The Alternate Stitch

And after keeping your feet cool and fresh all summer, Merino Wool socks are still going to be your warmest socks and the best socks for winter. Let’s celebrate 5-ish reasons why Merino Wool makes the best warm winter socks.

When you consider the benefits of Merino Wool, the fact that it makes great fire resistant socks probably isn’t one that you’ve put much thought into. But if you’re a wildland firefighter or flying with the Air Force, this less-discussed benefit of Merino Wool might rank high on your list.

Should running socks be thick or thin? We’ll lay out the pros for each, but the biggest factor is personal preference. What might work for one person might not work for another.

We choose Merino Wool because it’s wildly resilient and incredibly versatile. Two great things for hiking socks, snowboard socks, skiing socks, running socks, and every sock in between. You might be wondering why Merino Wool is so perfect as a sock material, so we’re covering what is it and how it’s different from regular wool.

Why do socks exist? Sounds like a question a fuzzy-eyebrowed professor might scrawl on a blackboard during a college philosophy course. Since we’re talking socks, let’s bring that navel-gazing proposition closer to the ground with the top five reasons why socks matter (We know you saw this spoiler coming: Socks do have a purpose. Multiple actually).

We only make one thing — socks. And since ours are designed to last a lifetime, we’re jumping straight into the quirky history of what people have worn between foot and footwear over the last 5,000 years or so.

Have you ever opened your sock drawer, winced, and just closed it right back up again? Me too. Here’s my story of sock drawer organization, with tips and tutorials on how to organize socks, and my in-depth analysis of the pros and cons of different sock folding methods.

Stains are tough, but our socks are tougher… and so are you! We’ve gotten a fair share of questions about how to remove stains from socks. We decided it was high time to do some semi-formal testing. We explain three stain-removal methods and recommendations on how to remove grass stains from socks.

Sometimes you have to look deep and ask yourself the age-old questions: Am I living up to my full potential? Does a falling tree demand an audience? And should I, or should I not, wear my socks to sleep?

Walking for exercise has many benefits for the body and the mind and is one of the most convenient activities we can do for our wellbeing. Some good, basic equipment will help ensure you get to focus on your walk and not your feet. Here’s a simple guide on how to choose the right walking socks.

In this post I’m going to get into the pros and cons of liner socks to help you determine your best footwear system. Spoiler: I truly don’t think you need liners if you have the right sock and shoe combo. So let’s get into it…

While most people don’t really want to talk about their sweat, or hear about other people’s sweat, there is a lot of value in speaking from experience and learning lessons from others. 

Merino Wool has many natural benefits, including thermoregulation, durability, breathability, softness, and an unbelievable ability to manage moisture. Though other moisture wicking materials exist, we’ve found the best moisture wicking socks are made with Merino Wool.

There are a lot of types of socks; trust us, we know. Working at a sock company, you quickly learn that there are so many different types of socks, with no shortage of ways to group and categorize them. To make things a little bit easier, we made a (mostly) comprehensive, no-nonsense guide on all types of socks. 

If your socks make an impression (beyond just what people think of them) then you’re going to want to read this article. We’re covering performance socks: what they are, how to ensure they fit, the benefits they offer, and the marks they (might) leave behind.

As a company dedicated to knitting the absolute best socks out there, it’s probably no surprise Darn Tough views socks as all-season wardrobe essentials - yes, even in summer. Let’s bust the myth that wool is just for winter and consider five reasons why wearing wool socks in summer is awesome.

Most socks? They’re background noise. You don’t think about them until they bunch up, slip down, or rub your heel raw. That’s not performance. That's a distraction. Performance socks are different. They don’t just sit there; they work. They wick, regulate, cushion, and support. Quietly doing their job so you can focus on yours. 

Have you ever wondered if there was a proper name for a particular part of your sock? Great news, sock nerds, there is, and it’s time we shared our notes! I’m Liz, I work on the Product Team here at Darn Tough, and today I’ll walk you through the anatomy of a sock.

Some socks are too short. Some are too tall. But one height landed right in the middle and changed everything. Enter the Micro Crew, a Darn Tough innovation that hits above the ankle (taller than a quarter crew) and below mid-calf (shorter than a crew). 

So, if you’re in the market for a new pair of men’s running socks, this guide is designed to help narrow your search. Selfishly, creating a guide showcasing our “best” running socks for men  was tough because we think they’re all worthy. But to make your life easier, we figured, why not give you a running start?

New to running? Looking for a gift for the runner in your life? Whether you run for fitness, are training for a race, or use running as an opportunity to meet new people, you will need the best women's running socks to make every mile feel like a victory. But you don't have to just take it from us; read on to hear from the running community.